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French Grand Prix

Round 5 of 1956

Circuit

Reims-Gueux

Reims

Country

France

Date

Jul 1, 1956

Race Results

PosDriverConstructorGridLapsTimePoints
1Peter Collins

N/A

Ferrari3612:34:23.4008
2Eugenio Castellotti

N/A

Ferrari261+0.3006
3Jean Behra

N/A

Maserati761+1:29.9004
4Juan Fangio

N/A

Ferrari161+1:35.1004
5Stirling Moss

N/A

Maserati1359+2 Laps1
5Cesare Perdisa

N/A

Maserati1359+2 Laps1
6Louis Rosier

N/A

Maserati1258+3 Laps0
7Paco Godia

N/A

Maserati1757+4 Laps0
8Hernando da Silva Ramos

N/A

Gordini1457+4 Laps0
9Robert Manzon

N/A

Gordini1556+5 Laps0
10Mike Hawthorn

N/A

Vanwall656+5 Laps0
10Harry Schell

N/A

Vanwall656+5 Laps0
11André Pilette

N/A

Gordini1955+6 Laps0
12André Simon

N/A

Maserati2041Engine0
13Hernando da Silva Ramos

N/A

Maserati1640Engine0
14Olivier Gendebien

N/A

Ferrari1138Clutch0
15Luigi Villoresi

N/A

Maserati1023Brakes0
16Alfonso de Portago

N/A

Ferrari920Gearbox0
17Maurice Trintignant

N/A

Bugatti1818Throttle0
18Stirling Moss

N/A

Maserati812Gearbox0
19Harry Schell

N/A

Vanwall45Engine0
20Colin Chapman

N/A

Vanwall50Accident0

Race Overview

The 1956 French Grand Prix took place at Reims-Gueux in France. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.

22 drivers completed the race, with Peter Collins taking the victory.